KYIV (SD) – A large numbers of Somalis fleeing the war in Ukraine are stranded in that country’s cities and in the border regions between Ukraine and Poland. The fighting is increasing […]
Somalis refused passage and stranded in Ukraine
Somali government condemns Somaliland-Taiwan relations
BEIJING (SD) – Somalia’s ambassador to China Awale Ali Kulane has strongly condemned the ongoing diplomatic relations between Somaliland and Taiwan. The ambassador accused the Taiwanese administration of destabilizing Somalia after he […]
Puntland forces foil IED attack in Bossaso
BOSSASO (SD) – Puntland security forces have announced that they have thwarted an al-Shabaab terrorist attack in Bossaso, the commercial capital of Puntland. A remote controlled explosives were found near the house […]
Three Why-s and their answers.
According to Oxfam “Every year, members of the Somali diaspora send approximately $1.3 billion to their friends and relatives in Somalia, exceeding all humanitarian and development assistance to the country and comprising […]
AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security meets visits Mogadishu
MOGADISHU-African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security Ambassador Bankole Adeoye arrived in Mogadishu today and was received by the Prime Minister, Mohamed Roble. A released statement regarding the meeting stated […]
Somaliland President Meets the country’s diplomatic representatives
HARGEISA (SD) -The President of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi, today met the country’s representatives to foreign countries in the presidential palace. The representatives have been undertaking a weeklong capacity building training in […]
Somali government spokesperson elected as member of parliament
BELEDWEYNE (SD) – The Somali Federal PM Mohamed Hussein Roble congratulated the Speaker of the Federal Parliament Mohamed Ibrahim Moalimuu who secured a Parliamentary seat today. “Moalimuu worked in the country in […]
Somalia’s Embassy Charcoal Exports Conference Held in Nairobi
NAIROBI (SD) – The Somali federal government attended a meeting between governments and the United Nations in Nairobi, Kenya, on the issue of stopping the export of charcoal. The Somali embassy in […]
Parliamentary candidates express concern over Bossaso elections
BOSSASO (SD) – Some candidates for the House of the People of the Federal Parliament of Somalia have expressed serious concern over the upcoming elections in Bossaso. The candidates, including federal ministers […]
Somaliland: The Drought Is Affecting More Than One Million
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland Vice President Abdirahman Abdillahi Ismail (Saylici) has expressed concern over the living conditions of more than one million people affected by severe drought. Seylici, chairman of the Somaliland […]
Puntland security forces on high alert in Garowe
GAROWE (SD) – The Puntland security forces held a meeting in Garowe, the capital of Nugal region, to discuss the security situation in the capital city. Puntland Deputy Police Chief Gen. Aideed […]
UN allocates US$25 million for early response to drought in Somalia
MOGADISHU (SD) – Thousands of families are reportedly displaced by a severe drought in southern and central parts of Somalia, as the United Nations announced 25 million dollars to Somalia for drought […]
US: Today, we are imposing visa restrictions on those responsible for another missed election deadline.
WASHINGTON (SD) – The US State Department has announced that it is going to implement a travel ban imposed on Somali leaders and politicians over alleged delay in the elections. “On February […]
Police station attacked in Mogadishu last night
MOGADISHU (SD) – Reports from Hiliwaa district in Banadir region confirm that a grenade was thrown at a police station last night. People who spoke to local Media said that a bomb […]
Man Arrested in Columbus for the murder of Imam Mohammed
COLUMBUS (SD) – A man has been arrested in Columbus for alleged plot to assassinate Imam Sheikh Dr. Mohamed Hassan Aden. The arrested man named John W. Wooden Jr. has been charged […]
The NCC sets new parliamentary election deadline
MOGADISHU (SD) – The National Consultative Council held an online meeting yesterday to discuss the completion of the remaining seats in the House of the People of the Somali’s 11th Parliament. The […]
Banadiri Election Schedule Announced
MOGADISHU-The Banadiri Parliamentary Election Management Committee has announced the election schedule for the 11th Federal Parliament of Somalia. A released press statement from the Banadiri Electoral Commission confirmed that the process of […]
Somali, U.S. forces target insurgents in Hiiraan
MOGADISHU (SD) -The US military command AFRICOM in collaboration with the Somali Federal Government’s National Army has launched a drone strike against Al-Shabaab militants, following an attack by Al-Shabaab forces near Dudubley […]
Chairman Hirsi: “We say to the Government the inflation is real”
HARGEISA (SD) – Wadani Party Chairman Hirsi Ali Haji Hassan, has accused the Somaliland government of turning a deaf ear to inflation complaints. Hirsi at a presser today said inflation is making […]
Asli Maydi owner evades questions about investor funded developmental projects
MOGADISHU (SD) – An official from the Ministry of Commerce tonight stopped the owner of Asli Maydi from giving an interview to a media outlet that he said was foreign. It is […]
